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  3. Environment
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  7. Transportation
  8. Services
  9. Visiting

  1. Home

  2. About Banff

    1. Banff Community Plan
      1. Banff Community Plan Steering Committee
    2. Community Resource Directory
    3. Community Social Assessments
      1. Details from Past Social Assessments
    4. Economic Impact Study
      1. Economic Prosperity Strategy
    5. History and Heritage
      1. Banff's Architectural Styles
      2. Banff Heritage Corporation
      3. Current Heritage Applications
      4. Designated Heritage Resources
      5. Financial Incentives
      6. Heritage Finder
      7. Landmarks & Legends
        1. Alpine Club of Canada on Sulphur Mountain
        2. Atkin Home
        3. Banff's Bears
        4. Byron Harmon and Hector Crawler
        5. Banff Park Museum
        6. Book and Art Den
        7. Bow River Bridge
        8. Crandell Cabin
        9. Colonel Conrad O’Brien-ffrench
        10. Eleanor Luxton
        11. Elkhorn Lodge
        12. Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion
        13. Homestead Landing
        14. Lady MacDonald Cabin
        15. Lux Theatre
        16. Mary Vaux Walcott
        17. Mountain School
        18. Norman K. Luxton
        19. Norman Sanson
        20. Old Banff Cemetery
        21. Old Crag Cabin
        22. Ping the Tailor
        23. Royalty & Rock Gardens
        24. Siding 29
        25. Tanglewood
        26. White Family Legacy in Banff
      8. Walking Through Banff's History Tour
    6. Housing in Banff
      1. The Aster - Banff Avenue Housing Development
      2. Banff Housing Corporation
        1. Current Banff Housing Corporation Listings
        2. How to Buy a Banff Housing Corporation Home
        3. Banff Housing Corporation Board
        4. Banff Housing Corporation Meeting Agendas
        5. Banff Housing Corporation Portfolio
        6. BHC Business Plan and Financials
        7. Shareholder Meeting Agendas
        8. Banff Housing Corporation Homeowner Policy
      3. Housing
      4. Housing Strategy
      5. Ti'nu Affordable Rental Housing
    7. Indigenous Peoples
    8. Land Acknowledgement
    9. Learn About Banff
      1. Banff National Park
      2. Town of Banff Incorporation Agreement
    10. Local Charities
    11. Mandate of the Town of Banff
    12. Maps
      1. About BanffMaps.ca
      2. GIS Data Disclaimer
    13. Move to Banff
      1. Community Resources
      2. Foreign Worker Support
      3. New to Banff
      4. Settlement Services in the Bow Valley
        1. Settlement Services Info for Employers & Agencies
    14. Municipal Census
    15. Work in Banff
      1. Banff Ambassador Orientation
      2. Town of Banff Careers
    16. Essential Info for Locals
      1. Places Around Town
      2. Protect your Home. Protect your Park.
      3. Getting Around Town
      4. Be Safe Out There
      5. Services in Your Community
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  3. Environment

    1. BanffZeroWasteTrail.ca
    2. Environmental Working Group
    3. Environmental Master Plan
    4. Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap
    5. Human-Wildlife Coexistence in the Bow Valley
    6. Rebates and Incentive Programs
      1. Commercial Rebates
      2. Fruit Tree Replacement Program
      3. Residential Rebates
      4. Solar Incentive Program
      5. FireSmart Tree Replacement Incentive
    7. Green Case Studies
      1. Restoration of 40 Mile Creek
      2. Green Infrastructure Projects Map
    8. Energy Conservation
    9. Water Conservation
    10. Wildlife & Habitat
      1. Bear Awareness
      2. Noxious Plants
      3. Storm Water Pollution
      4. Bison in Banff
      5. Christmas Lights are Antler Traps
      6. Dogs and Wildlife
      7. Elk Rut/Calving Season
      8. Fruit Trees and Buffaloberry Bushes
      9. Halloween Pumpkins Attract Wildlife
      10. News Stories on Wildlife Encounters
    11. Winter Cycling
      1. Winter Bike Profiles
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  4. Events

    1. Banff & Lake Louise Tourism Events
    2. Banff Marathon
    3. Calendar of Events
    4. Canada Day
    5. Farmers Market
    6. Homegrown Art Show
    7. Mountain Madness Relay Race
    8. National Indigenous Peoples Day
    9. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
    10. New Year's Eve
    11. Planning a Special Event
      1. Book a Facility
      2. Plan a Community Event
      3. Plan a Destination Event
      4. Weddings
    12. SnowDays Winter Festival
    13. Street Pole Banners
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  5. Recreation

    1. Arts and Culture
      1. Banff Centre
      2. Bear Street Public Art
      3. Call to Artists
      4. Community Art Committee
      5. Public Art
    2. Banff Recreation Grounds
      1. Recreation Grounds Renewal
        1. Adventure and Nature Playground
        2. Recreation Grounds Horse Trail
        3. Off-Leash Dog Park
        4. Pavilion
      2. Rent a Facility or Outdoor Space
      3. Skatepark
      4. Weddings
    3. Community Classes and Programs
      1. Active Living and Wellness
      2. Aquatics
      3. BanffLIFE
      4. Canoeing Courses
      5. Community Class Funding Assistance
      6. Drop-in Sessions
      7. First Aid Courses
      8. Kids Classes
      9. Languages, Arts & Food
      10. MountainLIFE
      11. Try-It Programs
    4. Community Parks
      1. Central Park
    5. Conditions and Closures
    6. Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
      1. Banff Recreation Grounds
      2. Drop-in Sessions
      3. Family Fun Zone
      4. Fenlands Fitness Room
      5. Fenlands Indoor Turf Field
      6. Fenlands Outdoor Meadow Rink
      7. Ice Rentals
      8. REALice
      9. Rent a Facility or Outdoor Space
      10. Sports Equipment Lending Program
      11. Weddings
    7. Greenhouses
    8. Hiking Trails
    9. Little Free Libraries
    10. Off-Leash Dog Parks
    11. Play Box
    12. Recreation and Parks Day
    13. Recreation Facilities Master Plan
    14. Recreation Programs
    15. Rent a Facility or Outdoor Space
    16. Sponsorship
    17. Sports Leagues & Clubs
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  6. Town Hall

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Alberta Municipal Benchmarking Initiative
    3. Banff Community Plan
    4. Banff Strategic Plan
    5. Banff Town Council
      1. Connect with Council
        1. Council Delegations
        2. Petitions
        3. Public Hearings
      2. Council Code of Conduct
      3. Council Meeting Schedule (PDF)
      4. Council Updates
      5. Incorporation Agreement
      6. Live Streaming Council Meetings
      7. Meet Town Council
        1. Past Town Councils
      8. Past Video Recordings
    6. Banff Viewpoints Public Input
      1. Resident Satisfaction Survey
      2. Public Input Opportunities
    7. Budget & Finance
      1. Budget Process
      2. Debt Limit
      3. Financial Plan
      4. Financial Reporting
      5. Infrastructure Management
      6. Service Review
    8. Bylaws and Policies
      1. Bylaw Reviews
      2. Bed & Breakfast Regulations
      3. Cannabis Use in Banff
      4. Frequently Requested Bylaws
      5. Land Use Bylaw
      6. Policies
      7. Policy Reviews
      8. Smoke Free Bylaw
      9. What is a Bylaw?
    9. Careers
      1. Career Opportunities
      2. Making a Difference
        1. Mission & Values
      3. Where We Work
        1. Our Benefits
        2. Our Professional Development
    10. Committees
      1. Apply for a Committee
      2. Assessment Review Board
      3. Banff Heritage Corporation
      4. Banff Housing Corporation Board
      5. Banff Public Library Board
      6. Bed & Breakfast Working Group
      7. Community Art Committee
      8. Council Remuneration Review Committee
      9. Community Grants Committee
      10. Development Appeal Board
      11. Governance & Finance Committee
      12. Municipal Planning Commission
    11. Community Grants
    12. Contact Us
      1. Register for Emergency Alerts
      2. Connect with Council
      3. Media Contact
      4. News Releases
      5. Notify Me
      6. Report a Problem
    13. Election
      1. Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements
      2. Election Results and History
    14. Ethics and the Town of Banff
    15. Freedom of Information
    16. Major Projects
      1. Banff Railway Lands Area Redevelopment Plan
      2. Bear Street Shared Street
      3. Biomass District Heating Facility
      4. Columbarium and Memorial Garden
      5. CPR Pedestrian Crossing
      6. The Nancy Pauw Bridge
      7. Roam Transit Building
      8. St. Julien Road Reconstruction
      9. West Entrance Improvements
    17. Media Interviews
    18. News Releases
    19. Open Data
      1. Imagery/Orthophoto
    20. Permits & Licences
      1. Business Licences
        1. License Exemptions & Fee Reductions
        2. Renewing / Changing a Business Licence
      2. Common Licenses & Permits
        1. Outdoor Merchandise Display
        2. Pet Licenses
        3. Sidewalk Seating Permits
      3. Film Permits
      4. Street Use Permit
    21. Planning
      1. Banff Avenue Pedestrian Zone
      2. Banff Design Guidelines
      3. Bear Street Shared Street
      4. Building & Development
      5. Building Permits
      6. Compliance Certificates
      7. Development Permit Viewer
      8. Development Process
      9. Streetscape Design Guidelines
      10. Town of Banff Engineering Standards
      11. Wolf & Caribou Street Improvements
    22. RFPs Tenders & Purchasing
      1. Current RFPs
      2. Purchasing Policy
    23. Support Services for Residents
    24. Taxes and Utilities
      1. Property Assessments
        1. Assessment Complaints
        2. Assessment Rolls
      2. Property Taxes
        1. Mill Rate (PDF)
        2. Property Assessments
        3. Property Tax FAQs
        4. Tax Certificate
        5. TIPP Payment Plan
        6. Water and Sewer Rates
      3. Property Tax FAQ
      4. Tax Certificate
      5. Water, Sewer & Waste Rates
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  7. Transportation

    1. Banff Bike Month
    2. Construction & Traffic Impacts
      1. 30km/h Town-Wide
      2. Legacy Trail Connections - Banff Ave
      3. Road Closures
    3. Getting Around Banff
      1. Utility Pipe Crossing & Pedestrian Bridge
        1. Background Documents
        2. FAQs
        3. Project Updates
    4. Mass Transit Feasibility Study
    5. Parking
      1. Parking Data
      2. Parking Tickets
        1. Request a Parking Ticket Review
        2. Parking Ticket Court Appeal
      3. Resident Parking Permits
        1. Apply for Resident Parking Permit
        2. How to Park – For Residents
      4. Tour Bus Regulations & Parking
      5. Train Station Public Parking
      6. Visitor-Pay Parking
    6. Roam Public Transit
    7. Streets
      1. Annual Road Repaving
      2. Potholes
      3. Road Restrictions
      4. Snow Clearing
      5. Stoplights & Streetlights
      6. Streetlight Issue Reporting Map
      7. Street Sweeping
    8. Streetscape Design Guidelines
    9. Traffic Cameras
    10. 2023 Traffic Data
      1. 2022 Traffic Data
      2. 2021 Traffic Data
      3. 2020 Traffic Data
      4. 2019 Traffic Data
      5. 2018 Traffic Data
      6. 2017 Traffic Data
      7. 2016 Traffic Data
      8. 2015 Traffic Data
      9. 2014 Summer Traffic Data
    11. Trails Master Plan
    12. Transportation Master Plan
      1. Background Documents - TMP
        1. 2014 Pilot Projects
      2. Traffic Management FAQ
      3. 2014 User Pay Parking Trial
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  8. Services

    1. Affordability & Assistance
      1. Banff Access Program
        1. Banff Access Program Member Benefits
        2. Banff Access Program Business Partnership
      2. Bow Valley Affordability Guide
      3. Food Programs for Residents
      4. Income Tax Preparation
      5. Jumpstart Bow Valley
      6. KidSport Bow Valley
      7. Non-Profit Support
      8. Santas Anonymous
      9. Volunteer Driver Program
    2. Banff Public Library
    3. Book a Facility
    4. Building & Development
      1. Banff Design Guidelines
        1. Area Redevelopment Plans
          1. Banff Railway Lands Area Redevelopment
      2. Building Permits
        1. Inspection Requirements
      3. Compliance Certificates
      4. Development Permit Viewer
      5. Development Process
        1. Development Permits & Applications
    5. Cemeteries & Burials
      1. Banff Bench Program
    6. Community Services
      1. Seniors
        1. Age-Friendly Community
        2. Banff Seniors Society
        3. Local Transportation
        4. Senior Housing
      2. Children & Youth
        1. Kindergarten to Grade 6
          1. Into the Wild
          2. Mountain Adventurers
          3. Out of School Program
          4. Specialty Camps
          5. Summer Fun
        2. Kids Classes
        3. Register for a Class / Program
        4. The Outsiders Summer Youth Program
        5. Toddler & Preschool
          1. Motoring Munchkins
        6. Youth Grades 7 to 12
          1. Banff Youth on Facebook
          2. Get Out Friday Nights
          3. The Basement
          4. Youth Summer Camps
      3. Disconnect
      4. Families
        1. Affordability & Assistance
        2. Community Classes
        3. Community Resources
        4. Family Resource Network
        5. Family Wellness Program
        6. Parenting after Separation
        7. Recreation
        8. Register for a Class or Program
      5. Foreign Worker Support
      6. MountainLIFE
      7. New to Banff
      8. Recreation
      9. Settlement Services
      10. Volunteer
        1. Snow Angel Program
        2. Volunteer Driver Program
        3. Volunteer with BanffLIFE
      11. Young Adults 18 to 30
        1. BanffLIFE
          1. Register for a Class or Program
          2. Volunteer with BanffLIFE
        2. Community Wellness and Community Helpers
    7. Emergency Services
      1. Register for Emergency Alerts
      2. Emergency Planning
        1. Disaster Readiness Day
        2. Emergency Kits
        3. Register for Emergency Alerts
        4. Plan for Emergencies
      3. Fire Department
        1. 2021 Banff Wildfire Forum
        2. Combustible Roof Replacement Incentive
        3. FireSmart Banff
        4. FireSmart Tree Replacement Incentive
        5. Join the Banff Fire Department
      4. Mineral Springs Hospital
      5. Police - RCMP
      6. Search & Rescue
    8. Here to Help
    9. Housing
    10. Lost & Found
    11. Municipal Enforcement
      1. Animal Care & Protection
      2. Buskers
      3. Graffiti
      4. Good Locals Know
        1. Good Locals Know in the Fall
        2. Good Locals Know in the Summer
        3. Good Locals Know in the Winter
      5. Lost & Found
      6. Pay a Parking Ticket
    12. Non-Profit Support
    13. Pay Online
      1. Business Licenses
      2. Parking Tickets
      3. Pay to Park
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Utility Bills
    14. Pay at Town Hall
      1. Building Permits
      2. Development Permits
      3. Film Permits
      4. Pet Licenses
      5. Sidewalk Seating Permits
      6. Special Event Permits
      7. Street Use Permit
    15. Permits & Licenses
    16. Pets
      1. Off-Leash Dog Park
      2. Pet Licenses
      3. Winter Pet Care Tips
    17. Recycling & Garbage
      1. Annual Recycling Round-Up
      2. Fat, Oil and Grease Disposal
      3. How Do I Get Rid of...
      4. Large Item Pickup
      5. Non-Residential Recycling and Garbage
        1. Change the Quantity or Size of your Bins
        2. Change Your Weekly Pick-Up Schedule
        3. Food Scraps and Recycling Bylaw 464
        4. Non-Residential Waste Utility Fees
        5. Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy
        6. Additional Pick-Up or Service Change
        7. Zero Waste Trail
        8. Zero Waste Requirements for Building Permits
      6. Residential Recycling & Garbage
        1. How Do I Get Rid of...
        2. Large Item Pickup
        3. Re-Use It Centre
        4. Zero Waste Trail
        5. Library of Things
      7. Sanitary Dumping Station
      8. Transfer Site
      9. Zero Waste Banff
    18. Snow Clearing
      1. Snow Removal Tips
    19. Starting a Business
      1. Step 1: Register your business name
      2. Step 2: Visit BizPaL
      3. Step 3: Are you within town boundaries?
      4. Step 4: Apply for your business license
    20. Street Sweeping
    21. Support Services for Residents
    22. Wastewater Treatment Plant
      1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
    23. Water
      1. Backflow Prevention
      2. Drinking Water
      3. Fat, Oil and Grease Disposal
      4. Water Main and Sewer Flushing
      5. Water Service Disruption
      6. Water Services
      7. Water Testing
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  9. Visiting

    1. Attractions
      1. Calendar of Events
    2. Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
    3. Buy a National Park Pass
    4. Coronavirus info for Banff
      1. Support Services for Businesses
      2. Support Services For Residents
      3. Temporary Mask Bylaw
      4. Updates from the Emergency Coordination Centre
    5. Current Weather
      1. Prepare for Mountain Weather
    6. Get Directions
      1. Getting Around Banff
    7. Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping and Camping
    8. Maps
    9. Roam Public Transit
    10. Summer Activities
      1. Camping
      2. Canoeing
      3. Cycling
      4. Fishing
      5. Golfing
      6. Hiking
        1. Bow River Trail
        2. Bow Falls Trail
        3. Commonwealth Walkway
        4. Surprise Corner
      7. Kayaking
      8. Skateboard Park
      9. Swimming
        1. National Drowning Prevention Week
      10. Tennis Courts
    11. Top 10 Local Favourites in Summer and Winter
    12. Winter Activities
      1. Cross-Country Skiing
      2. Curling
      3. Hockey Leagues
      4. Outdoor Ice Skating
      5. Skiing and Snowboarding
      6. Snowshoeing
      7. Tunnel Mountain Cross-Country Skiing
      8. Train Station Skating Rink
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